The beautiful violence of combat sports is child's play compared to the unimaginable ugliness of war.
Violence has consequences, and the ugliest violence costs the ultimate price. Let's hope it ends soon.
#war #combatsports #politics #internaljiujitsu
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Getting past our fears is impossible if we don't find ways to face them.
#mentalhealth #fear #exercise #personalgrowth #Wellness #personaldevelopment #internaljiujitsu
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Performing at our best takes mastering our emotions. Anger can lead to bad decisions, ruined relationships, and potentially, health problems. Here's what helped me finally tame my inner beast.
#anger #mentalhealth #wellness #mindfulness #mindset #internaljiujitsu
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Who draws the line between good and bad?
#morality #politics #government
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I don't care much for football (too violent 😁), but I just love how this got under their skin.
#superbowl #badbunny #politics #boricua
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My episode of the Overcome podcast is now up. Thanks to host Travis White for the insightful questions.
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #overcomepodcast #internaljiujitsu
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It's definitely not a game.
#Minnesota #minneapolis #immigration #AlexPretti #2ndamendment #Protests
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If you've been unfortunate enough to witness it in someone you love, you know the symptoms will only get worse.
#mentalhealth #dementia #alzheimers #mentalillness #politics #25thAmendmentNow
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A friend just sent me this picture of a woman on the subway reading my book. I hope I made her ride a little more pleasant.
#internaljiujitsu #book #nyc #subway
Sometimes it's hard to shut off all the noise long enough to find some inner peace.
#mentalhealth #politics #wellness #mindfulness #internaljiujitsu
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...with liberty and justice for all.
#politics #government #ice #Minnesota
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Everybody thinks they are the good guys.
#Politics #government #usa
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They are treading on us all.
#politics #ice #police #Minnesota
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Judo players learn how to fall first.
If we fear the fall, it's because we don't trust our ability to take the impact.
#rockbottom #mentalhealth #failure #regret #perseverance #internaljiujitsu
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Thanks to Brian at the Everyday Martial Artist podcast for the great interview!
#martialarts #podcast #internaljiujitsu #jiujitsu
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My episode of The Trauma Dump Podcast has been released. It's a deep talk about living with trauma, and what jiu jitsu has taught me about dealing with mental health. Thanks to the host, Grace, who was chill and laid back while discussing heavy topics. #bjj #mentalhealth
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You can set low standards because you don't think you deserve any better. Your results might be a reflection of how you feel about yourself. Sometimes it's about what you're willing to accept. What convinced you that you weren't worth more?
#addiction #MentalHealth
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My closing remarks from a recent Art of Empowerment virtual workshop.
Claim your personal space. Always be aware of you're surroundings, and most of all, be mindful of your thoughts and feelings.
#internaljiujitsu #selfdefense #martialarts #jiujitsu #mindfulness #awareness
Affection isn't always what it seems.
#love #relationships #wellness #internaljiujitsu
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I'll take help wherever I can get it.
#God #higherpower #help #atheism
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No matter how tough you are on the outside, or how much you seem to have it together, your inner world can still be chaotic. The principles of jiu jitsu can not only help you defend your physical body – they can help you guard the gates of your mind.
#jiujitsu #mentalhealth #internaljiujitsu #book
My episode of the ADHDifference podcast is now live. I discuss using the jiu jitsu mindset to overcome the challenges of ADHD.
#mentalhealth #adhd #mentalhealthmatters #ᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʟʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜᴀᴡᴀʀᴇɴᴇss #podcast #internaljiujitsu
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Sometimes other people's stories shine a disturbing light on your past and future. If you need help and don't know where to turn, dial 988.
#mentalhealth
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My episode of the Half Alive podcast with the La Brothers is now up. It was a fun show that touched on some heavy topics with a lighthearted twist. Check it out below.
#podcast #halfalive #LAbrothers #internaljiujitsu #brokedownsensei #mentalhealth #martialarts #Wellness
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"Playing to the rhythm of the fight, not against it, allows us to see and feel openings as soon as they happen by noticing disruptions in that rhythm...Like the silent moment between musical notes, the transition is crucial to the composition." – Internal Jiu Jitsu
#quotes #jiujitsu #mentalhealth
Finding moments to shut down and block out the many distractions of the world has become more difficult these days. Give yourself the precious time you need to connect with something deeper.
#mindfulness #mentalhealth #Wellness #personaldevelopment #internaljiujitsu
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"Gaining control over anxiety is growing from the scrambling white belt to the measured black belt. It's focusing all your energy into one place in order to harness your power. It's relaxing in the midst of the chaos and not letting anxious thoughts block your body's potential."
#mentalhealth #bjj
You don't have to face your inner battles alone. The first step is reaching out to someone you can trust.
#mentalhealth
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If you've been struggling with your mental health, there is no better time than now to ask for a hand.
Whether from a professional or a non-judgmental friend, help is always near.
If you're desperate and need someone to talk to, dial 988 for a lifeline 24 hours a day.
#mentalhealth
The more you live, the more you see the metaphor.
#jiujitsu #life #resistance #internaljiujitsu #mentalhealth
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